Roots: Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract

Question 1

What are the bioactives?

Answer 1

• part of the Apiaceae family
• phenolics
• carotenoids
• polyacetylenes
• vitamin c

Question 2

What are the skin benefits?

Answer 2

• Carotenoids named after “carrot”, accumulates enormous quantity of carotenoids in roots
• 2 types of carotenoids in carrot: carotenes, xanthophylls
• Carotenoids high in antioxidants, thus preventing cell damage, premature skin aging and can be helpful in skin diseases such as acne
• Alpha-carotene, β-carotene, and β-cryptoxanthin obtained from carrot consumption converted into retinol in liver
• Retinol stimulates production of new skin cells, collagen production, reduces wrinkles